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Open-source Firebase alternative delivering instant GraphQL backend
Nhost provides a fully managed, open-source backend with PostgreSQL, instant GraphQL via Hasura, authentication, storage, and serverless functions, supporting any frontend framework and easy self‑hosting or cloud deployment.
Nhost is a developer‑focused backend platform that replaces Firebase with an open‑source stack. It combines PostgreSQL, Hasura‑generated GraphQL, built‑in authentication, file storage, and serverless functions, all accessible through a unified CLI.
The instant GraphQL API lets you query and subscribe to data without writing resolvers. Authentication and storage are provided out of the box via Hasura Auth and Storage modules. Serverless functions run on Node.js, supporting both JavaScript and TypeScript, and client SDKs are available for JavaScript/TypeScript and Dart/Flutter, making the service frontend‑agnostic.
You can start instantly on the hosted Nhost platform with a few clicks, or self‑host the entire stack using the provided Docker‑compose configuration for full control over data and infrastructure. The Nhost CLI streamlines local development, testing, and deployment, ensuring a smooth workflow from prototype to production.
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Flutter mobile app
Leverage the Dart SDK for authentication, storage, and GraphQL queries without managing backend infrastructure.
React web dashboard
Use the JavaScript SDK to prototype data‑driven UI with real‑time GraphQL subscriptions.
Self‑hosted SaaS product
Deploy the full Nhost stack via Docker‑compose on a private cloud for complete data control.
Serverless API endpoint
Write Node.js functions that run on demand, accessing PostgreSQL through the GraphQL layer.
Yes, the entire Nhost stack is released under the MIT license and the source code is publicly available.
Absolutely. A Docker‑compose file is provided to run the full stack on your own infrastructure.
Nhost uses PostgreSQL as its underlying relational database.
Authentication is handled by Hasura Auth, offering email/password, social logins, and JWT support.
Official SDKs exist for JavaScript/TypeScript and Dart/Flutter, covering most modern frontend frameworks.
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